Clinical Trial: Effects of the Pelvic Position During Pilates-based Therapeutic Exercises on the Postural Control

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Effects of the Pelvic Position During Pilates-based Therapeutic Exercises on the Postural Control

Brief Summary: The Pilates Method (PM) has been widely used in the daily practice of many professionals. It is well known that anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs) have a strong relation with the improvement in performance through motor control improvement. However, no studies have investigate the PM exercises performed with pelvis in different positions on the improvement of performance, APAs and these influences on motor control. This study aims to compare the effects of practicing a single session of Pilates-based therapeutic exercises with posterior pelvic tilt and neutral position of the pelvis on the APAs of elderly subjects.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre

Current Primary Outcome: Anticipatory Postural Adjustments assessed by means of electromyography [ Time Frame: change pre to post-treatment (at least 40 min) ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Balance via Center of Pressure (COP) displacement assessed by force platform [ Time Frame: change pre to post-treatment (at least 40 min) ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre

Dates:
Date Received: June 23, 2016
Date Started: June 2016
Date Completion: November 2016
Last Updated: June 28, 2016
Last Verified: June 2016